Friday, October 15, 2010

Peachy Keen "Let's Face it Fridays" Challenge #3

The Peachy Keen Let's Face it Fridays Challenge #3 was to create a home decor item in an autumn theme.  This challenge was really fun.  I recently bought this nice square apothecary candle from Kohls (on sale for $4.99 by the checkout) and I wanted to dress it up.  This candle has 4 decorated sides to it.  I'm sorry that I didn't have time to write up tutorials for this project, however, I will include the recipe for each side of the candle.  Please see the recipe listings at the bottom of this post.

BLOG CANDY DRAWING!
I am excited to offer some great blog candy!  PKS recently released several AWESOME Halloween themed Cottage Cutz dies.  I am so excited to say that the set called Herby is my design.  As a thank you, Kathy sent me some extra Herby Cottage Cutz sets to share with my friends & readers!  For a chance to win this die set PLUS the Cut-Out Pumpkin Faces stamp set ($26 Value), all you need to do is add yourself to my followers listing (if you haven't already done so) and leave a comment on this post.  I will randomly choose one of the entries on Monday. 

Check out the other great projects by the DT members over at the PKS Challenge site HEREIf you have some Peachy Keen face stamps, you can play along with the challenge to win a Cottage Cutz Pumpkin Trio die set!


Side #1 features this Scare Bear and crows.

Interested in creating a 100% Stampin' Up! punch scarecrow?  Check out my tutorial HERE.



Side #2 features Sunflowers and a silly crow perched on top of the candle.


Side #3 features a beautiful color changing tree with a little kid hiding under a pile of leaves.


Side #4 feature a trio of fall pumpkins.


RECIPES:
(punch names listed are by Stampin' Up!)

Scare Bear:
Large Tag (hat, shirt, pants)
1 3/8" Circle (pants)
Boho Blossoms (large blossom for straw pieces)
2 Step Bird (wing for crows and leaves for beaks)
Autumn Spice Designer series papers by Stampin' Up!
Not quite navy, close to cocoa, creamy caramel, basic black, pumpkin pie cardstocks
chocolate chip ink (for sponging bear), white unibal gel pen (for eyes)

Sunflowers & Crow:
5 Petal Flower (4 layered for the flower)
1 1/4" Circle (flower face)
2 Step Bird (flower petals, wings on crow)
2 Step Owl (crow body, heart beak)
Boho Blossoms (feathers on head, feet)
Word Window (cut in half lengthwise for legs)
Autumn Spice Designer series papers by Stampin' Up!
close to cocoa, basic gray, basic black cardstocks
chocolate chip ink (for sponging flowers), white unibal gel pen (for eyes)


Tree & Kid in Leaves:
Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face Assortment (kid face)
Sizzix Bigz XL Pop Up Tree die
3/4" Circle (kid face)
fiskars oval hand punch (ears on kid)
EK Success Leaves border punch
Walk in the Woods designer series paper by Stampin' Up! (tree trunk)
Autumn Spice Designer series papers by Stampin' Up!
pink pirouette, cajun craze, really rust cardstocks
blushing bride ink for sponging kid face, early espresso ink for sponging tree, white gel pen (for eyes)

Pumpkin Trio:
Peachy Keen Cottage Cutz Pumpkin Trio die
pumpkin pie, chocolate chip cardstocks
cajun craze ink for sponging pumpkins

Candle Base:
My Favorite Things grass die
Autumn Spice Designer series papers by Stampin' Up! (olive print)
old olive, certainly celery cardstocks

Make an open top box to set the candle in.  Wrap several layers of die cut grass around the outside of the box.

44 comments:

  1. Wow KIM!!! This is SOOO SUPER CUTE!!! I can't get over how cute each and every side is. Great job! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Cute, cute, cute....esp. that scarecrow Teddy Bear!!

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  3. Cute candle. Reading the email I didn't realize it was in a jar. That makes it nice because when the candle is gone - you could refill it or use it for something else and keep the artwork.

    Thanks for the opportunity for the blog candy as well.

    Best wishes,

    StephanieM
    beg1nagn@gmail.com

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  4. wow! super cute candle! i love your projects:) plus, all that time you spend finding other awesome projects is so amazing. we are all grateful!

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  5. You amaze me with how you can "see" & create things from a bunch of ordinary shapes. Always enjoy seeing what you come up w/ next.

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  6. Such a great idea!! Love your scarecrow bear...except he really isn't doing his job now, is he??? :-) TFS!

    ~Sharon C.

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  7. These are cute! Cute! Cute! Thanks for the great ideas!
    Genny

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  8. Great creations... I love the kid playing in the leaves... how in the world you come up with that one... genius! Love your blog and tks for sharing!

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  9. Wow, I sure am glad I happened upon your blog. These ideas are great fun and so different. Thank you.
    Darlene

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  10. Kim, Your scarecrow is just awesome. I look forward to seeing your newsletters to see what new things you have created. You are very talented. Keep up the good work.
    Lisa

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  11. This is such an adorable project. I love your ideas!
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. Love the scare bear Kim, as always you never let me down.Your punched creations are always so cute and adorable.Love it!

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  13. What great ideas. I have been following you for quite a while.
    Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.
    Theresa in Kitimat

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  14. Awesome work, as usual, Kim!! I made a little card with the sunflowers on it. When I post it, I'll send you the link. Thanks so much for sharing your talents!!
    ~CA~

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  15. Kim, could you be any more creative??? I love what you did with this candle--each side is simply adorable. I'd love to have something like this in my fall decor scheme (not to mention that I'd love to win the blog candy too). Congrats on your creating a die design and being so inspiring with your creativity. Kelli

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  16. I love your work. I always look forward to see what you will come up with next.

    Cheryl
    PS: I love Herby! They are adorable!

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  17. Kim....I just love your ideas!! And I love PKS!! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful projects. I can't wait for your next one. Also thanks for the chance to be able to receive some PKS!!

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  18. Thank you the chace to receive some PKS! You are a very talented lady! Love your Ideas!
    Jan V

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  19. Thank you for a chance to receive PKS! Love your ideas and projects you share. Can't wait for the next one!
    Jan V

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  20. WOW - is that gorgeous! for only $5 from Kohl's - who would have guessed. Wish my Kophl's had the decorated version for sale.
    Linda U - TX

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  21. can you say sooo cute. its amazing that one can set this out and have all 4 sides showing. now how cool is that. I became a follower also. been a lurker but always here on your blog to see what else you have cute.

    Monica
    moroni_44484@yahoo.com

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  22. SO very cute. I love the scarecrow.
    Thanks for sharing

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  23. Absolutely adorable!!! Just awesome. Thanks for the chance to win this great prize.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  24. aww, I love every one of these, especially the bird. thanks so much for sharing.

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  25. I am a follower and just had to comment on how cute this is Kim. I love the little sunflowers and the little crow on top. The whole thing is cute but those are my favorites.
    angel hugs
    Debby

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  26. Oh my goodness, one is cuter than the other!!! Great Designs, congratulations on the Herby Cottage debut!!! its is adorable! Thanks for sharing - I love your blog! thanks!

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  27. Hello Kim,
    You do it again. You come up with the cutes things. You have lot's of creative imagination. Keep them comming!

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  28. Oh, my gosh! How cute are those!! I know you probably hear this all the time, but I will say it anyway: Kim, you are so talented! And I am loving all of your creations. TFS

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  29. These are all so adorable Kim!!! I love them all...you are so creative!!

    Deb

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  30. This is a great project! I love it! I can't even decide which side is my favorite...love 'em all! I would have never thought to dress up a candle like this. I would love to win. Thanks for sharing this with us.
    lhea_13409@yahoo.com

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  31. I love it all. I look forward to reading your blog everyday. Thanks.

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  32. Wow! These are so adorable. You are one amazing talented lady. Thank you so much for always sharing.

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  33. Especially love the sunflowers! How cute:) Keep the creativity flowing.

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  34. All these are great!! I'm in awe of all the great things you are able to create!!

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  35. Kim this is just darling! I love to check out your site always! I love our work. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

    Jan

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  36. I totally love your site! So much, that you are in my favorites bar.
    I need a pumpkin and you provided.
    Thanks for being there.

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  37. Hi Kim, I am a email subscriber so I never miss one of your posts. You always amaze me with your creations and I am learning slowly how I can do them too. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

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  38. it's so very cute! I love the scarecrow teddy! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Once again your work is an inspiration! Keep up the good work.

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  40. Oh my goodness cute!!! Darling little scarecrow. You work wonders with punches :)!

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  41. Hi Kim

    Your work is awesome!! Thanks for the offer of blog candy!

    Thanks
    Lynn SB
    nanny23@live.com

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  42. Hello!

    They are all so wonderful! I love them! You are so creative and your projects are always a joy to see!

    Wishing you well!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  43. So cute, Kim! Tyhanks for offering the blog candy!

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  44. wow these are super pretty! TFS!
    Hugs
    Nikki

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